South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

06/02/2026

A kind message this for our cardiac rehabilitation team during Heart Month 💖.

Remember, our patient experience team is here to listen to any stories or comments you have.
If you have a story you would like to share with our patient experience team, please get in touch via stees.patient.experience@nhs.net or 01642 854807.

05/02/2026

We're thrilled to be shortlisted for five Health Service Journal (HSJ) digital awards 👏.

Highly regarded through the health care sector, the HSJ awards are the annual celebration of excellence in digital projects.

Clinically led digital innovation has become central to the way the group delivers care, both inside hospitals and out in the community.

Lindsay Garcia, deputy chief nurse, said: “We’re thrilled with these nominations. The key to success has been the shared vision and the collaborative working between our clinical and digital teams, this is reflected by the number of categories we have been named in.”

University Hospitals Tees has been recognised in the following categories:

• Digital transformation organisation of the year
• Outstanding achievement in EPR (electronic patient records) implementation and optimisation
• Driving virtual wards and hospitals through digital
• Driving prevention and early intervention through digital
• Improving medicines and pharmacy through digital

The shortlisted projects are helping clinicians make faster, safer decisions through improved data, digital pathways and diagnostics. Patients are also experiencing better communication and more personalised care thanks to these innovations.

Neil Dobinson, deputy chief information officer, commented: “To be nominated for five HSJ digital awards is incredible.

"The digital team works hand-in-hand with our clinical colleagues at every stage of a project to make sure that improving patient care is at the centre of every project.

"It’s a true partnership and I am so proud of everyone for this achievement.”

The winners will be announced at the Health Service Journal Digital Awards ceremony in Birmingham on 19 May.

05/02/2026

This week we held the University Hospitals Tees cancer conference on World Cancer Day (Wednesday 4 February), bringing colleagues together to share knowledge and innovation that will influence cancer care across our services.

The day highlighted the value of staff coming together to learn, reflect and strengthen practice, with powerful patient journeys and practical insights to take back into their roles.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed. Events like this play an important role in supporting our workforce and further improving patient care.

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

Yesterday evening, the globe at James Cook Hospital and other buildings across Middlesbrough glowed red for Heart Month. ❤️.

This annual event is held to raise awareness of a variety of health conditions directly related to cardiovascular disease and to promote healthy living measures that can lower the risk.

It also provides an opportunity to celebrate the life-changing work our teams do every day. 💕

We are incredibly proud of our heart services across University Hospitals Tees, which are recognised for excellence in care and innovation.

03/02/2026

Did you know medical retina injection services are available at the Friarage?

If you/your loved one regularly attends for medical retina injections and would prefer to be seen at the Friarage, please let us know by:

✅Speaking to a member of the reception team or your consultant at your next appointment.
✅Calling the booking team on your appointment letter.

If travel or financial concerns are a barrier, please let our teams know as you may be eligible for patient transport or travel expenses.

03/02/2026

People from all walks of life recently gathered at James Cook to find out more about volunteer opportunities available across University Hospitals Tees.

Guest speakers included:

✅Yvonne and Clare, our current volunteers who gave a real insight into the day in the life of a volunteer
✅our Radio Stitch colleagues who shared the fantastic work they do to brighten people’s day through radio
✅ nurse workforce lead, Debi McKeown who talked about the volunteering journey from how it all started to now
✅ Pat and Debbie who supported with the event

Volunteer coordinator, Penny McLoughlin said: “I was completely overwhelmed by the number of people who turned up. What an amazing surprise and such fantastic support for a brilliant programme.

"It was wonderful to meet new faces, some with time on their hands, and some looking ahead to future opportunities. Everyone had one thing in common: kindness. Thank you all so much for coming."

➡️If you missed the event but would like to get involved, please email: stees.volunteering@nhs.net

30/01/2026

A lovely message for our post anaesthetic care unit from a grateful patient 💙

28/01/2026

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23/01/2026

A lovely message for our community outpatient physiotherapy team at Redcar from a grateful patient 💙

Remember, our patient experience team is here to listen to any stories or comments you have. If you have a story you would like to share with our patient experience team, please get in touch via stees.patient.experience@nhs.net or 01642 854807

23/01/2026

Congratulations to our support workers who have completed the intermediate and advanced higher development award (HDA). 🏆

They have all completed the multi qualification programme and service improvement project that will be implemented in their services to improve patient care.

The HDA is designed for clinical and non-clinical support workers to develop skills in team leadership, digital awareness and equality and diversity. The course builds confidence and leadership skills to support colleagues in their roles and future endeavours.

Natalie said: ""After doing this course I have grown in confidence, I feel I am now flourishing in my career and ready for the next step."

⚠️Applications for 2026 now open ⚠️

✅Recruitment is now open for the March 2026
✅Fully-funded by Redcar and Cleveland College
✅Rus for 8 weeks with 1 day a week at college

Further details can be found on the poster below. ⬇️ or to register your interest, please contact Natalie.Chapman@cleveland.ac.uk.

22/01/2026

Help us to protect the privacy of our patients, visitors and staff ❤️

We know there may be times when you want to share your experiences on social media while staying or visiting one of our hospitals.

However, please remember no photos, filming or audio recordings of patients, staff and visitors are allowed unless you have the person’s permission to do so.

This includes anywhere in or around the hospital grounds including:

✅waiting rooms and reception areas
✅clinical consultations
✅medical procedures
✅ those in the background of your shots

Thank you for helping us to maintain a safe and respectful environment for everyone.

If you do see somebody taking pictures or filming, please raise your concerns with a senior member of staff in that department.

For more information and advice on filming and photography across University Hospitals Tees, please visit: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/filming-and-photography/